Prof. Xiao Ming, a renowned Chinese conductor and a national first-class conductor, recently embarked on a remarkable artistic exchange journey in Auckland at the invitation of the organizing committee of the "China-New Zealand Young Artists Competition" in New Zealand.

During this visit, Xiao Ming served as a judge for two international competitions, joining a prestigious panel that included the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, distinguished professors of vocal music and composition from the university's School of Music, as well as renowned vocal professors and doctoral supervisors from the Central Conservatory of Music and the China Conservatory of Music. This elite lineup not only demonstrated the event's international caliber and professional excellence, but also stood as a vivid testament to the profound artistic friendship and close academic collaboration between China and New Zealand.

A concert for award-winners of the "China-New Zealand Future Artists Competition" was hosted on the evening of July 19. During the event, nearly a thousand audience members were treated to a spectacular musical feast. The event was conducted by Xiao Ming and performed by elite musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, the China Conservatory of Music, and the Academy of Opera of the Peking University, as well as outstanding artists from New Zealand. 

As the familiar melody of "My Motherland and I" swelled through the hall, an emotional resonance was instantly sparked between the musicians onstage and the audience. Spontaneous singing erupted from the audience, forming a mighty tidal wave of sound that engulfed the entire concert hall. 

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday